jewelry
31 Bits- Paper Bead Necklaces
We introduced you to this great group of women a few weeks ago and I had the chance to sit down with them again today. I am so thrilled to bring you more about their story and their designs.
31 Bits began almost a year ago with a few college students in Orange County, CA who saw the need to help the women of a displacement camp in the community of Gulu, Uganda. It was here they found women who created unique paper bead necklaces from 100% recycled paper, but didn’t have an audience who could buy them. They offered to [...]
Inside the Designer’s Studio
I’ve had the opportunity to meet many inspiring designers so far and I can tell when I’m speaking to an artist at heart. Someone who can’t help but design anything and everything they get their hands on. These designers would bleed red thread if they could. Their entire world including their home and their clothing is all about their own individual creations. This is exactly my feeling when I met Amy, designer of oblinaknit.
When I first met Amy on twitter (@oblinaknit), I made my way to her etsy site. I was stunned by the shear number of items she had [...]
Shopping Events This Weekend!
In addition to offering you the the first look at great designers, my vision for this blog is also to provide you with info to the best shopping events all over the country. So…here we go.
I’ve found a few events in major U.S. markets happening this Saturday and Sunday. Check back with us often, because a fresh schedule of events will be updated regularly. In fact, look for our new page of “Shopping Events” coming soon.
As always, I appreciate your feedback and any additions you have to this list. I can’t possibly scour the whole country on my own (as [...]
